Forest Lake City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Leif Erickson

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

Leif Erickson, the incumbent, is running for Forest Lake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Financial advisor and Forest Lake City Council member, and president of the city's Economic Development Authority.

Blake Roberts, Leif Erickson and Kevin Miller are the sitting mayor and councilmembers whose terms end December 31, 2026. City of Forest Lake

Where Leif Erickson stands: positions on the record

Public Works facility1 sourced position

Moved to accept the schematic design for the Public Works facility as presented (carried 3-0, Apr 2026).
Council voteForest Lake City Council minutes, Apr 27 2026 · Apr 27, 2026

Fund balance policy1 sourced position

Moved for staff to prepare amendments setting the General Fund balance target range at 40% to 50% (carried 5-0, Jul 2026).
Council voteForest Lake City Council minutes, Jul 28 2026 · Jul 28, 2026

2027 budget hiring1 sourced position

At the Aug 17, 2026 budget discussion, the minutes record him expressing hesitation about the Patrol Officer and Parks Superintendent positions while supporting the Building Inspector I and a mid-year start for the Planner.
Own statementForest Lake City Council minutes, Aug 17 2026 · Aug 17, 2026

City spending1 sourced position

In the voters guide, said being fiscally responsible means spending wisely and thinking long term.
“being fiscally responsible doesn’t always mean spending less - it means spending wisely and thinking long term.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

In the voters guide, said the city should keep zoning reasonable and permitting efficient and encourage a healthy mix of housing options.
“encouraging a healthy mix of housing options for young families, working professionals and seniors who want to stay in our community.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026

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